Foreigners who reside in Thailand and want to drive a car or motorcycle in Thailand should apply for a Thai driving license. The Thai driving license is essential since the international driving permit is not valid for driving in the country of residence. The purpose of an international driving permit is to translate the domestic…
This is Part II of a blog contribution that discusses the requirements for obtaining a permission to run a hotel under Thai laws and regulations:This is Part II of a blog contribution that discusses the requirements for obtaining a permission to run a hotel under Thai laws and regulations: 3. The Applicant for the Hotel…
Residential properties which are rented out as daily accommodations for tourists are under intense scrutiny these days in Thailand, in particular with regards to the requirement to obtain a hotel license. The main reason is clearly the high increase of rentals through online portals such as Airbnb. This is Part I of a blog contribution…
It should be noted that a restaurant business often entails the requirement of other licenses, such as a liquor license. Before a restaurant, store or bar can serve liquor in Thailand, it must obtain a liquor license from the Excise Department under Section 17 of Liquor Act B.E. 2493 (1950). A liquor license is…
Education license for institution: Under the Private School Act, B.E. 2550, private schools and institutions that are responsible for so-called “fundamental education” must obtain an education license prior to starting operations. A private school is private educational establishment providing formal or non-formal education. The location of the school is important in establishing whether a private school requires…
From street food to high-end restaurants, and from Thai to international cuisine, Bangkok is a paradise for foodies. According to statistics in the month of June 2015, there were 10,056 companies in the restaurant business with a total investment amount of approximately 67 Billion Thai Baht. As the hospitality sector is restricted to foreigners, naturally…
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